Writer and Reviewer, Hardware (PCMag)
The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer and product reviewer seeking to
establish themselves as an expert with a publication that’s the leading voice in PC
hardware reviews.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform detailed testing and comparison of laptops, desktops, and other
computing hardware to write clear, authoritative reviews and buying guides. Your
primary aim: Broaden our coverage of mainstream laptops and desktops. - Update evergreen computing hardware articles, notably “best product” roundups,
on a regular cadence. - Contribute feature stories, tips guides, opinion takes, and news articles.
- Maintain strong relationships with makers of key computing hardware (laptops
and desktops) and PC components (CPUs and GPUs). - Get ahead of trends and proactively seek key hardware products for review.
- Follow and contribute to evolving testing protocols to ensure our reviews are
accurate and trustworthy. - Contribute regularly to team and brainstorm meetings, pitch your own stories,
and ideate with fellow analysts and broader team members. - Produce your reviews and other stories in our content management system.
- Verify and populate product specs and performance data in all necessary
tracking sheets and CMS fields. - Appear regularly in videos related to the beats you cover.
- Represent PCMag at vendor meetings, industry events, trade shows, and virtual
briefings. - Peer-edit the work of your colleagues and PCMag contributors as needed.
(Sharp editing skills are a strong plus.)
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Your Qualifications
- You must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and strict attention to detail.
- You can independently prioritize projects and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- You have a demonstrable understanding of, and interest in, computing hardware.
- You have 3 or more years of professional writing experience at an established website, magazine, or newspaper. Product review experience is a must, as is the ability to write quickly, clearly, and cleanly.
- Editorial judgment will be critical to success in this role. You need to know what’s hot and on top now, what’s coming in the next quarter, and what trends are expected to develop over the next year.
- Knowledge of the industry and established contacts are both essential.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and audience analytics is a strong plus; willingness to learn is required.
- You should be comfortable with online publishing platforms, digital image manipulation, and occasionally taking product photos and/or videos.
- Our offices are located in New York City. We’re willing to consider applicants interested in remote working arrangements, but you must be able to work our core hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET.
- Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please tell us what makes you the right candidate for this role.